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misfortune

/mɪsˈfɔɹt͡ʃən/noun3 syllables

Misfortune means: an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes.

Synonyms for misfortune7

noun, as in an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

bad luck, tough luck, ill luck

noun, as in unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

bad luck

also used for misfortune

adversity, mishap, misadventure, disadventure

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Opposites of misfortune

good fortune

What does misfortune mean?2

noun

1

an unfortunate state resulting from unfavorable outcomes

2

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with misfortune?1

two syllables

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Misfortune in a sentence

  • Misfortune accompanies me, it follows me like my shadow.hakimdif
  • Being indigent is a misfortune, not a crime.AlanF_US
  • In the event of misfortune, celebrations are the best.joshodude_1308
  • Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience.ApAdAnA
  • Rejoicing in someone's misfortune is a sign of baseness.Miktsoanit
  • The orphan wept with grief over his misfortune.orcrist
  • Misfortune summons misfortune; that is the natural law of life.ariarin
  • What greater misfortune is there than to go blind?unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of misfortune

as a noun

plural
misfortunes